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Morning Notes for June 2, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A bird searches for snacks in Old Town North (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

General Assembly to Return for Budget Work in June — “The House of Delegates is scheduled to reconvene its special session June 18 at 10 a.m., followed by the Senate on June 22 at noon, as negotiators continue working toward a compromise budget that can pass both chambers and reach Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk before the June 30 deadline.” [Virginia Mercury]

Travel + Leisure Spotlights Alexandria — “Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is the perfect home base for a trip to the nation’s capital or a place to spend a few days after touring Washington’s monuments and museums. Alexandria tops many lists of favorite destinations, and it’s easy to see why, with its waterfront, architecture, art, and colonial past.” [Travel + Leisure]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for Jun 1, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Monday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 1, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria fights 27% proposed rate increase from Virginia American Water (1118 views)
  2. New 20-foot sculpture quietly installed at TideLock development in Old Town North (863 views)
  3. Rabid raccoon prompts Alexandria Health Department warning in Potomac Yard (663 views)
  4. Alexandria’s ‘Wear Orange’ gun violence awareness rally moves to new park this week (545 views)
  5. Morning Notes for June 1, 2026 (535 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

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☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies with temperatures reaching a high of around 75°F and northeast winds blowing at 7 to 9 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear with a low temperature near 57°F and a gentle north wind. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for June 1, 2026

By ALXnow.com
An airliner approaches Ronald Reagan National Airport, viewed between the spans of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at Jones Point Park (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Reminder on Housing 2040 Review by Planning Commission Tuesday — “The Office of Housing is pleased to announce the release of the Draft Housing 2040 Plan for public review. The Draft Plan will be heard by the Planning Commission as part of the June 2, 2026 docket.” [City of Alexandria]

I-395 Road Work This Week — “Heads up! Crews will be at work along the I-395 ramp and eastbound Duke Street from June 1-5 to conduct site surveys. Mobile single-lane closures may occur while work is underway between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.” [Alexandria T&ES/X]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 29, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. ARHA interim CEO resigns seven months after predecessor’s ousting (1006 views)
  2. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to have $1 scoops at Old Town opening in June (667 views)
  3. Poll: The best outdoor dining spot in Alexandria (592 views)

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Fresh Market’s Alexandria store is staying put as other N. Va. location closes (8162 views)
  2. JUST IN: Jury finds Alexandria man guilty of manslaughter in West End shooting (3133 views)
  3. Alexandria kicks off World Cup welcome with Croatian cultural celebration at Waterfront Park (3017 views)
  4. UPDATED: Man injured in accidental shooting with no other injuries in Taylor Run (2706 views)
  5. Former VP of Alexandria firm indicted for allegedly embezzling $4.5M (2661 views)
  6. Increased building heights, more housing areas considered in Duke Street Land Use Plan (1478 views)
  7. Holland Lane overhaul brings two-way bike lanes, traffic calming to Carlyle neighborhood (1432 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions with a high around 72°F, along with a north wind blowing at 13 to 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 52°F and a lighter north wind ranging from 3 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

We hope you have a great weekend, Alexandria!

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Morning Notes for May 29, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Street parking on Main Line Boulevard in Potomac Yard (staff photo by James Cullum)

Pregnant Asylum Seek Detained with Toddler at Dulles Airport — “Pregnant Ghanaian woman Anabella Gyasi and her disabled child have spent the past week detained at Dulles International Airport in a windowless room without adequate food, hygiene or medical care, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, claims federal immigration authorities say are false. An emergency hearing is set to take place Friday morning in an Alexandria federal court.” [Virginia Mercury]

Road Work on Mount Vernon Avenue — “Scheduled crane work will take place on Mt. Vernon Avenue between W. Reed Avenue and Russell Road on Saturday, May 30 from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. During this time, traffic on Mt. Vernon Avenue will be diverted to Russell Road and W. Glebe Road. If work is not completed by the end of posted hours on May 30, the road will remain closed overnight and work hours will resume from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 31.” [City of Alexandria news release]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 28, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Former VP of Alexandria firm indicted for allegedly embezzling $4.5M (1585 views)
  2. UPDATED: Man injured in accidental shooting with no other injuries in West End (975 views)
  3. Holland Lane overhaul brings two-way bike lanes, traffic calming to Carlyle neighborhood (516 views)
  4. Life Alive Cafe to offer samples at farmers market ahead of June opening in Old Town (502 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high of 78°F. Winds will shift from north to west at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 60°F, and southwest winds at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for May 28, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Boats at the Old Town Waterfront (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Memorial Dedication for DCA Plane Crash Victims on June 1 — “The City of Alexandria, in partnership with Representative Don Beyer, invites the community to a memorial honoring the 67 lives lost in the January 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision. Located along the Potomac River at Rivergate City Park, the memorial was designed with input from families and loved ones to create a space for reflection, remembrance, and community connection.” [City of Alexandria/Facebook]

Self-Driving Cars Transported to Alexandria — “In a public meeting last week with a Virginia Department of Transportation working group, Waymo policy adviser Rich Harrington said that Waymo vehicles had touched down in Alexandria and would soon come to Arlington, both just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Moving from mapping to a full-blown robotaxi service takes 12 to 18 months and ‘a lot of money,’ he told state government officials.” [WIRED]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Wednesday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 27, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Alexandria kicks off World Cup welcome with Croatian cultural celebration at Waterfront Park (658 views)
  2. Morning Notes for May 27, 2026 (470 views)
  3. Old Town businesses host ‘Analog Bag Weekend’ for screen-free hobbies (271 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 79°F. Winds will come from the north at 7 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 56°F and a north wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Opportunities don’t happen. You create them.”
– Chris Grosser

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for May 27, 2026

By ALXnow.com
Scenes from Old Town as a storm front bringing rain and high winds moves through the region (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Alexandria Man Charged in Woodbridge Fatal Shooting — “Taiyon Damari Jackson, 20, of Alexandria, was arrested on May 21. William Latrale Lisenby, 23, of Lorton, was arrested on May 22. Both have been charged in the death of Frances Joseph Douglas, 42, of Bowling Green, on May 12.” [Old Town Alexandria Patch]

Next Metro Shutdown for Crystal City Station Project — On May 30 and 31, free shuttles will replace trains between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport and the Crystal City station will be closed on the Blue and Yellow Lines. [WMATA]

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ALXnow Daily Debrief for May 26, 2026

By ALXnow.com

Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 26, 2026.

Here are today’s most-read articles:

  1. Fresh Market’s Alexandria store is staying put as other N. Va. location closes (1527 views)
  2. JUST IN: Jury finds Alexandria man guilty of manslaughter in West End shooting (1035 views)
  3. Morning Notes for May 26, 2026 (553 views)
  4. Alexandria releases draft Housing 2040 Plan ahead of public hearings (517 views)
  5. Alexandria journalist swaps news for retail with Made in ALX (481 views)
  6. Alexandria’s jobless count has remained above 3,000 for nearly a full year (457 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11am and a high near 80°F. Winds will be light and become westerly in the afternoon. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are likely into the evening, tapering off around 11pm, with patchy fog developing until 1am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64°F and winds shifting northwest after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with potential for similar rain accumulation as during the day. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”
– Walt Whitman

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Thanks for reading!

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Morning Notes for May 26, 2026

By ALXnow.com
A street lined with American flags in Old Town, Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum)

On This Day in Alexandria History — “On May 26, 1830, the United States Congress granted a Charter to the Alexandria Canal Company. The canal was proposed earlier that year by a group of Alexandria businessmen to link the communities of Georgetown and Alexandria, which at the time were both within the boundaries of the District of Columbia. When completed, the Alexandria Canal crossed the Potomac River in an aqueduct bridge over between Georgetown and Rosslyn, then ran on level ground seven miles to Alexandria, terminating in a large basin.” [Historic Alexandria]

Alexandria City Council Meeting Today — “Join us tomorrow night for a City Council legislative meeting at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center! See the full docket and links to watch online at alexandriava.gov/Dockets.” [City of Alexandria/Bluesky]

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